New Tech Plan to End Human-Tiger Conflict

The delicate balance between humans and tigers in Uttarakhand is under severe strain, with increasing conflicts reported near Jim Corbett National Park. Ecological degradation, climate change, and expanding human activities have intensified these encounters. Researchers from Nagaland University are spearheading a new initiative to address this crisis. Their proposed strategy combines ecotourism, community involvement, and geospatial technology to foster coexistence. This interdisciplinary approach aims to mitigate escalating conflicts and promote sustainable human-wildlife relations. The research analyzed spatio-temporal trends in human-tiger conflicts over three decades, focusing on the eastern transitional buffer zone of Jim Corbett National Park. Using GIS-based modules, the study assessed land use changes, habitat availability, population density, and conflict incidents. This analysis has led to the categorization of conflict risk zones into four levels: low, moderate, high, and very high, providing a framework for targeted interventions.